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John 18:1-11

1 When Jesus had spoken these words, He went forth with His disciples over the ravine of the Kidron, where there was a garden, in which He entered with His disciples.2 Now Judas also, who was betraying Him, knew the place, for Jesus had often met there with His disciples.3 Judas then, having received the Roman cohort and officers from the chief priests and the Pharisees, came there with lanterns and torches and weapons.4 So Jesus, knowing all the things that were coming upon Him, went forth and said to them, “Whom do you seek?”5 They answered Him, “Jesus the Nazarene.” He said to them, “I am He.” And Judas also, who was betraying Him, was standing with them.6 So when He said to them, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.7 Therefore He again asked them, “Whom do you seek?” And they said, “Jesus the Nazarene.”8 Jesus answered, “I told you that I am He; so if you seek Me, let these go their way,”9 to fulfill the word which He spoke, “Of those whom You have given Me I lost not one.”10 Simon Peter then, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave’s name was Malchus. 11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put the sword into the sheath; the cup which the Father has given Me, shall I not drink it?”

“Christ took your cup of grief, your cup of the curse, pressed it to his lips, drank it to its dregs – then filled it with His sweet, pardoning, sympathizing love, and gave it back for you to drink, and to drink forever!”

Psalm 19

NASB

The Works and the Word of God.

For the choir director. A Psalm of David.

19 The heavens are telling of the glory of God;And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands.2 Day to day pours forth speech,And night to night reveals knowledge.3 There is no speech, nor are there words;Their voice is not heard.4 Their [a]line has gone out through all the earth,And their utterances to the end of the world.In them He has placed a tent for the sun,5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber;It rejoices as a strong man to run his course.6 Its rising is from [b]one end of the heavens,And its circuit to the [c]other end of them;And there is nothing hidden from its heat.

7 The law of the Lord is [d]perfect, restoring the soul;The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.8 The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever;The judgments of the Lord are true; they are righteous altogether.10 They are more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold;Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.11 Moreover, by them Your servant is warned;In keeping them there is great reward.12 Who can discern his errors? Acquit me of hidden faults.13 Also keep back Your servant from presumptuous sins;Let them not rule over me;Then I will be [e]blameless,And I shall be acquitted of great transgression.14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heartBe acceptable in Your sight,O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.

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“The Word of the Lord is a light to guide you, a counsellor to counsel you, a comforter to comfort you, a staff to support you, a sword to defend you, and a physician to cure you. The Word is a mine to enrich you, a robe to clothe you, and a crown to crown you.”

The Lord’s goodness surrounds us at every moment. I walk through it almost with difficulty, as through thick grass and flowers.

R. W. Barbour

Psalm 145

NASB

The Lord Extolled for His Goodness.

A Psalm of Praise, of David.

1 I will extol You, my God, O King,And I will bless Your name forever and ever.2 Every day I will bless You,And I will praise Your name forever and ever.3 Great is the Lord, and highly to be praised,And His greatness is unsearchable.4 One generation shall praise Your works to another,And shall declare Your mighty acts.5 On the glorious splendor of Your majestyAnd on Your wonderful works, I will meditate.6 Men shall speak of the power of Your awesome acts,And I will tell of Your greatness.7 They shall eagerly utter the memory of Your abundant goodnessAnd will shout joyfully of Your righteousness.

8 The Lord is gracious and merciful;Slow to anger and great in lovingkindness.9 The Lord is good to all,And His mercies are over all His works.10 All Your works shall give thanks to You, O Lord,And Your godly ones shall bless You.11 They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdomAnd talk of Your power;12 To make known to the sons of men Your mighty actsAnd the glory of the majesty of Your kingdom.13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,And Your dominion endures throughout all generations.

14 The Lord sustains all who fallAnd raises up all who are bowed down.15 The eyes of all look to You,And You give them their food in due time.16 You open Your handAnd satisfy the desire of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous in all His waysAnd kind in all His deeds.18 The Lord is near to all who call upon Him,To all who call upon Him in truth.19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him;He will also hear their cry and will save them.20 The Lord keeps all who love Him,But all the wicked He will destroy.21 My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,And all flesh will bless His holy name forever and ever.